Upper Highland Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityGoshen
River/StreamWest Branch Mill River
Coordinates42.45736, -72.79810

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Length560 ft
Year Completed1872 (154 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage829 acre-ft
Max Storage829 acre-ft
Normal Storage568 acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge393 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/24/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00058
Federal IDMA00058
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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